The 7,107 unique islands that make up the archipelagic wonder that is the Philippines provide the wedding setting of a lifetime. Its divine destinations; where traditional meets exotic, modern meets mythical, and east meets west make the country a perfect wedding and anniversary celebration destination not only in Asia but in the whole world. The superior quality of products and services in the industry and very competitive rates give the Philippines an edge as a one-of-a-kind wedding destination with more than the usual “I Do’s”.
A chance to experience the rich cultural heritage of Weddings in the Philippines takes place in San Francisco as the Filipino American Development Foundation (FADF), Esy Creations, and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), in cooperation with the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) , the San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center, (SFFCC), and the St. Patrick’s Parish Council, invite you to the first-ever KASAL PILIPINAS 2006 from August 11 to 13, 2006 at various locations in the city – The Philippine Center Bldg. (447 Sutter Street), St. Patrick’s Church Social Hall, East Courtyard (756 Mission Street), and at the Bayanihan Community Center (1010 Mission Street).
The three-day wedding forum – with the theme of “Naiiba Talaga ang Kasal Pilipinas” (Weddings in the Philippines are different indeed) – aims to reach, educate, and promote the World of Weddings in the Philippines and Filipino entrepreneurship in the country’s booming wedding industry not only among Filipinos and Filipino-Americans, but the mainstream American public.
The first-ever KASAL PILIPINAS 2006 will feature a community reception, wedding exhibit and bridal show, a business mixer and a forum on wedding issues and concerns. There will also be a press conference and a Resource Directory launching. Attendees will also be exposed to the annual Pistahan Parade and Festival as well as other Filipino-American Community events.
For more information on this exceptional ground-breaking event, please log on www.kasalpilipinas.com.
